Simmons University
tuition & fees
$46,874
graduate tuition & fees
$28,561
acceptance rate
70%
Student Population
4,666
online students
1,982
Number of Programs
83
Financial Aid Amount
$33,755
SAT Scores
1,310
Graduation Rate
72%
Simmons University is a Private, 4 years college located in Boston, Massachusetts. Simmons ranked 341st in National Universities and 43rd in Massachusetts Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 4,666 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Simmons's acceptance rate is 69.98% last year (undergraduate school).
Simmons University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Simmons University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115-5898 |
| Phone | 617-521-2000 |
| WEB | www.simmons.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.simmons.edu/undergraduate/admission-and-financial-aid |
| Online Application | www.simmons.edu/undergraduate/admission-and-financial-aid/how-apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.simmons.edu/admission-financial-aid/financial-aid-and-affordability |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.simmons.edu/undergraduate/admission-and-financial-aid/tuition-financial-aid |
| Veterans Tuition | www.simmons.edu/your-simmons/student-support-resources/veterans |
| Disability Service | www.simmons.edu/your-simmons/student-support-resources/accessibility-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Simmons University is 69.98% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.81%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 69.98 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 10.81 % |
Tuition & Fees
Simmons's 2025 tuition & fees is $46,874 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.93% compared to the last year's rate ($45,538).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $28,561. The graduate tuition decreased by -0.35% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $46,874 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $28,561 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 4,666 students have enrolled at Simmons (2024-2025). Among them, 1,982 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Simmons has 1,675 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 2,991 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,666 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,675 |
| Graduate Students | 2,991 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,982 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Simmons offers 83 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 5 out of the 83 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Simmons
| Number of programs | 83 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 5 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |